Medical Terminology Quiz
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What is the term used to describe blood settling into the lowest point of the body causing discoloration of the skin?

  • Orthopnea
  • Dependent lividity (correct)
  • Purulent
  • Virulence
  • Which condition is defined as a prolonged exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to conventional therapy?

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Status asthmaticus (correct)
  • Diphtheria
  • Botulism
  • What term refers to the measure of the disease-causing ability of a microorganism?

  • Carpopedal spasm
  • Virulence (correct)
  • Excitability
  • Lumen
  • Which term describes a disorder where cholesterol and calcium build up inside blood vessel walls, leading to blockages and potential clot formation?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves severe dyspnea when lying down, which is relieved by sitting up or standing?

    <p>Orthopnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition do the fingers or toes flex in a claw-like manner due to hyperventilation or hypocalcemia?

    <p>Carpopedal spasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atelectasis?

    <p>A condition of airless or collapsed alveoli causing pulmonary shunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hering-Breuer reflex do?

    <p>Prevents lung overexpansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is syncope?

    <p>Temporary loss of consciousness due to diminished cerebral blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aphasia?

    <p>Inability to understand or produce speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does idiopathic mean?

    <p>Of no known cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are petechiae?

    <p>Small, purple, non-blanching spots on the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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